Tires "Matador" for "Gazelle": an overview of the best models, reviews
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Among the 2 tire models from Matador, it is difficult to single out the most popular and versatile option. Winter tires "Matador" on the "Gazelle" of the Ice VAN model are favored by the owners due to their excellent cross-country ability, good adhesion to the road surface and noiselessness.
Truck owners carefully choose tires for their "iron horses". Many prefer the products of the company "Matador". The company has a solid history - it was founded in 1905. In 1925, the first tire of this brand was produced in the city of Bratislava. Now production is concentrated in two countries - Germany and Slovakia. The slopes of the brand are also suitable for representatives of the domestic auto industry, for example, Gazelles. Reviews of the Matador rubber for the Gazelle show that such specimens of the model range as the MPS 500 Sibir Ice Van and MPS 400 Variant AW2 are in the main demand.
Tires Matador MPS 500 Sibir Ice VAN winter studded
The series is intended for operation on the territory of the Russian Federation and Northern Europe. The tire has a distinctive feature - a non-directional symmetrical tread with large block sizes. The result is a wide contact area, correct load distribution and, as a result, uniform wear.
The studs on the shoulder tread shorten the braking distance on an icy track and improve traction during manoeuvres. The sharp angled slope is ideal for confident driving in deep snow, which means it is great for the winter season. Reviews about the tires "Matador" on the "Gazelle", left by users on the network, say one thing: the use of slopes of this brand will allow you to comfortably slow down on the road with any surface.
Features | |
| Season | Winter |
| Thorns | There is |
| Vehicle type | Minibuses, trucks |
| Diameter | 14-16 |
| Profile (width) | From 185 to 235 |
| Profile height (% of width) | 65, 70, 75, 80 |
| RunFlat Technology | Not available |
| Protector (drawing) | Directed |
| Speed index | P, Q , R |
| Load indicator (in range) | 102 ... 116 |
| Permissible load per tire (in range) | from 850 to 1250 |
| Note | Suitable for small buses and trucks̆ |
Car tires Matador MPS 400 Variant All Weather 2 195/75 R16 107/105R all season
This rubber "Matador" is ideal for use in temperate climates. Installing the model on the Gazelle will completely solve the problems with frequent tire changes. The landing diameter is R16C, the maximum profile width is 195 mm.
Rubber for Gazelle
It is important to bear in mind that MPS 400 Variant All Weather series tires are a poor choice in snowy weather and at low temperatures. They will come in handy in the summer and off-season, as evidenced by the reviews of the Matador tires on the Gazelle.
Detailed description of the model | |
| Season | All |
| Thorns | Yes |
| Car type | Passenger cars |
| Disc Diameter (inches) | 16 |
| Profile (width) | 195 mm |
| Profile (height, % of width) | 75 |
| Speed index | R |
| Load index | 107 |
| Availability of RunFlat technology | No |
Owner feedback
Among the 2 tire models from Matador, it is difficult to single out the most popular and versatile option. Winter tires "Matador" on the "Gazelle" of the Ice VAN model are favored by the owners due to their excellent cross-country ability, good adhesion to the road surface and noiselessness.
The disadvantages include an increase in fuel consumption and braking distances with a high vehicle load. Reviews of the Matador tires on the Gazelle also showed easy driving both on a snowy road and on ice.
There are also negative reviews on Matador tires on the Gazelle version of the MPS 400 Variant All Weather 2 195/75 R16 107/105R: they are usually associated with the high cost of the model and the need for constant monitoring of tire pressure.
